College & Careeer
Resources
The following websites may help students prepare as they look into their college and career plans.
AccreditedOnlineColleges.org: A resource for finding accredited online colleges.
ACT: Register for the ACT, download a college comparison worksheet, use the financial aid estimator, and prepare for the test.
College Board: Register for the SAT, search for colleges and scholarships, and obtain a variety of information about the college search and application process.
CSS Profile Online: The CSS profile is the form many private colleges and universities require, in addition to the FAFSA, for those applying for financial aid.
Financial Aid: A guide to financial aid.
How to Become a Police Officer: Criminal justice programs train students to work in some of the most exciting jobs available, like law enforcement, forensic science, private investigation, and much more.
Indiana College Costs: The National Center for College Costs has developed a website that brings comprehensive college selection, admissions, and financial aid information to Hoosier students and families.
Match College: Information helping you find the right college.
NCAA Online: Information about playing sports at the NCAA Division I, II, or III college level.
Online Medical Assistant Schools & Programs: Want to become a medical assistant? Don’t have time to take classes at a college campus? Online medical assistant programs may be the solution you’ve been looking for.
The Princeton Review: Search based on name, region, state, size, and cost.
Student Loan Network: Get information on college costs, tuition, fees, room, and board.
NCAA Clearinghouse
Student-athletes must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse to be eligible to play NCAA Division I or Division II sports in college. (Athletes playing in NCAA Division III do not have to register.)
What is the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse?
The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse is the organization that determines whether prospective college athletes are eligible to play sports at NCAA Division I or Division II institutions. It does this by reviewing the student-athlete’s academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and amateur status to ensure conformity with NCAA rules.
To learn more about the NCAA or to register, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Guidance Counselor Notification
Students, make sure that you have informed your Guidance Counselor that you are interested in playing a sport(s) at the college level!
NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements
Division I & II Eligibility
All student-athletes interested in an NCAA Division I or II institution MUST meet certain specialized requirements to be eligible for financial aid and to participate in any sport.
NCAA Core Requirements
The number of required courses is sixteen (16), including the following:
- Four (4) years of English
- Three (3) years of Mathematics (Algebra+)
- Two (2) years of Science (1 year with lab)
- Two (2) years of Social Science
- Two (2) additional courses in English, Math, or Science
- Three (3) additional years in English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, or Computer Science
Division II GPA/SAT/ACT Requirements
Student-athletes entering a Division II college MUST have an overall 2.0 (on a 4-point scale) grade point average and a 2.0 GPA in the 14 core courses. In addition, they must have a combined score of at least 820 on the SAT or a 68 sum score on the ACT.
Division I GPA/SAT/ACT Requirements
Student-athletes entering a Division I college MUST meet higher standards than those entering a Division II institution. The standards are based on a sliding scale that starts with a 2.5 GPA in the 16 core courses. It is possible for the student-athlete to have a GPA lower than 2.5 if they meet higher requirements in the SAT or ACT scores.
Inquire in the Athletic Office for information about the sliding scale and the NCAA Clearinghouse.